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The "Going Concern": Why Science Can’t Solve the Mystery of Origins | J.I. Packer

Dr. Packer addresses the tension between science and biblical faith, arguing that science is limited to studying the cosmos as a "going concern" and cannot definitively explain origins or the "who" behind creation,. The Bible provides the necessary framework, revealing that God created and actively sustains the universe, contrasting with the Deistic view of a distant "clockmaker",. Regarding evolution, Packer notes that while science posits a "Big Bang," it cannot explain what existed beforehand. He suggests that while physical evolution is a hypothesis, it fails to account for human self-consciousness; therefore, a special act of God is required to explain the human soul,. He further critiques the evolutionary premise that complex order could arise from random chaos. Packer outlines three interpretations of Genesis 1: the literal 24-hour view, the "Concordist" view (equating days with geological epochs), and the "Literary" or "Framework" hypothesis,,. He advocates for the Literary view, arguing that Genesis 1 is a "prose poem" or liturgy designed to inspire praise for the Creator rather than teach science,. He highlights the text’s artistic structure, where two sets of three days parallel one another. Finally, Packer views Genesis 2 and 3 as historical facts presented through symbolism. He interprets Eve’s creation from Adam’s rib as a theological statement on human completeness and the serpent as a "potent symbol" for Satan,. The "tree of knowledge" signifies the human temptation to seek wisdom independent of God,.